Holt, Norfolk Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Holt, Norfolk.
Norfolk · England · Town
Planning applications in Holt are administered by North Norfolk District Council. View the full North Norfolk District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Holt
Holt is a charming market town in Norfolk, located 23 miles north of Norwich and 10 miles west of Cromer, with a population of 3,550 (rising to 3,810 including the ward, as of the 2011 census). It falls under the jurisdiction of North Norfolk District Council and features a heritage railway station, serving as the south-western terminus of the picturesque North Norfolk Railway, also known as the Poppy Line. This blend of community and heritage makes Holt a notable area for planning applications.
Population: 4,015 (2021) · Area: 12.2 km²
District: North Norfolk
Website: http://www.northnorfolk.org/holt/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £422,874 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: North Norfolk
- Parliamentary constituency: North Norfolk
- LSOA: North Norfolk 004B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Holt.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Holt.
- Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
- Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
- Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
- Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
- Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
- Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
- Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
- Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)
Planning Activity Summary
Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Holt based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
23 planning applications found near Holt.
- - Land On Meadow Close Holt Norfolk
Erection of single storey detached dwelling (self-build)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - 1 Meadow Close Holt Norfolk NR25 6JP
Removal of partially completed side extension, erection of new single storey side extension and first floor rear extension on existing kitchen flat roof, and addition of render wall finish to ground f
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2026-02-03
View full details - - Land Off Beresford Road Holt Norfolk NR25 6EW
Non-material amendment of planning permission PM/22/2985 (Submission of Reserved Matters pursuant to Condition 1 of Planning Permission PO/18/1857 (PINS ref. APP/Y2620/W/20/3248468) for residential de
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - Mast Off Hempstead Road Holt Norfolk
Notification under Regulation 5 of the Electronic Communications Code (Conditions and restrictions) Regulations 2003 (as amended) of intention to install omni antenna, small cabinet and associated anc
Status: Permitted | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2026-01-09
View full details - - Hunters Lodge Grove Lane Holt Norfolk NR25 6ED
External alterations to garage to facilitate conversion to games room and extension to link it to dwelling
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2026-01-05
View full details - - Heath Farm Hempstead Road Holt Norfolk NR25 6JU
Discharge of condition 7 (biodiversity monitoring report) of Planning Permission PF/19/1066 (Reserved Matters submission of appearance, landscaping, layout and scale for the erection of 212 dwellings
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2025-11-21
View full details - - Daisy Cottage 10 Peacock Lane Holt Norfolk NR25 6HA
Sycamore and Conifer: Reduce height by approx. 2-3m
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2025-09-03
View full details - - 1 Grove Close Holt Norfolk NR25 6EF
Detached single garage
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2025-08-29
View full details - - 19 Cromer Road Holt Norfolk NR25 6EU
T1: Reduce Tibetan Cherry by 1 metre & reshape to suit T2: Reduce Gleditsia by 1 metre & reshape to suit
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2025-08-04
View full details - - 25 Dragonfly Way Holt Norfolk NR25 6UH
Erection of garden room outbuilding
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2025-07-30
View full details - - 11 Pearsons Close Holt Norfolk NR25 6EH
Single-storey rear extension
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2025-07-23
View full details - - Land At Grid Reference 608931 338823 Nightjar Road Holt Norfolk
Erection of Class E discount foodstore with associated car parking, landscaping, engineering and drainage works
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2025-07-23
View full details - - Land Off Beresford Road Holt Norfolk NR25 6EW
Variation of condition 8 (Local Equipped area for Play - LEAP) of planning permission PM/22/2985 (residential development of 108 units) to allow delivery of the LEAP by the occupation of the 53rd plot
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2025-05-28
View full details - - Gresham Preparatory School Cromer Road Holt Norfolk NR25 6EY
T1 - Lime -To dismantle and fell - decay in base
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2025-03-05
View full details - - 7 The Close Holt Norfolk NR25 6DD
Change of use existing detached out-building in rear garden to food processing room and cooking room for business use and erection of extension to house refrigeration (part retrospective)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2024-08-19
View full details - - 2 Caston Close Holt Norfolk NR25 6PD
Erection of single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2024-06-13
View full details - - 32 Grove Lane Holt Norfolk NR25 6EG
Demolition of existing single storey rear extension and erection of replacement two storey rear extension, addition of six solar panels, three each on the East and West rooflines of the two storey rea
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2023-12-20
View full details - - Land Off Beresford Road Holt
Discharge of condition 21 (Interim Travel Plan) of planning application PO/18/1857 (Appeal ref - APP/Y2620/W/20/3248468) (Outline planning application for the erection of up to 110 dwellings with asso
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2023-12-08
View full details - - Land Off Beresford Road Holt
Discharge of condition 24 (external lighting) of planning application PO/18/1857 (Appeal ref - APP/Y2620/W/20/3248468) (Outline planning application for the erection of up to 110 dwellings with associ
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2023-12-08
View full details - - Land To The North Of Hempstead Road Holt NR25 6DQ
Discharge of conditions 15 (sound insulation & noise), 16 (plant) and 17 (kitchen extractor) of planning permission RV/22/2948 (variation of: PF/20/2047-Erection of 3-storey 66-bedroom care home (Use
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2023-11-15
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A brief summary of Holt in Norfolk
Holt is a charming market town in Norfolk, located 23 miles north of Norwich and 10 miles west of Cromer, with a population of 3,550 (rising to 3,810 including the ward, as of the 2011 census). It falls under the jurisdiction of North Norfolk District Council and features a heritage railway station, serving as the south-western terminus of the picturesque North Norfolk Railway, also known as the Poppy Line. This blend of community and heritage makes Holt a notable area for planning applications. The Town has a population of approximately 4,015 (2021 estimate). It sits within the North Norfolk district.
Holt covers an area of approximately 12.2 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
Property prices in Holt show an average sale price of £422,874, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Holt a particularly low-crime area.
Holt has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Glaven Valley, Holt. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Holt includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Holt Lowes SSSI; 4 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Norfolk Coast; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Norfolk Valley Fens. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Holt planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.northnorfolk.org/holt/. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
Planning Activity in Holt
In the last 24 months, 59 planning applications were submitted near Holt. Of these, 89% were approved, with an average decision time of 53 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Holt.
The average decision time of 53 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Holt were full planning applications (20), tree works (14), discharge of conditions (6). Full planning applications account for 34% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 7 large-scale (major) developments, 47 smaller schemes were submitted. The high volume of major applications indicates significant development pressure in the area, which may interest property developers and investors.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 31 applications
- Refused: 2 applications
- Withdrawn: 2 applications
- Awaiting decision: 23 applications
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